Dave - Unfortunately the SPS feature is not "back" fully. Choosing "yes" during commissioning for the SPS feature allows for it to work (with switch and outlet installed) but ONLY for the same solar day as an outage occurs.
When the Sunny Boy goes to sleep, the sunspec transmitter will stop and the array will be in shutdown the next day. Apologies for any confusion, as this is not the "same" SPS that we have been talking about since 2013.... Please also note that choosing "yes" for the SPS feature during commissioning means the DC disconnect must be the Rapid Shutdown initiator, as the SunSpec signal must be disconnected from the array when the grid fails to trigger shutdown. If the AC breaker or other AC disconnect is to be used as the RSI, "no" should be chosen for that second menu choice after "Sunspec" is chosen for shutdown method on tab 4 of the Install Assistant. It is unlikely that this generation of Sunny Boy will improve the SPS situation, but SMA is working to fully reintroduce the SPS feature with the next gen Sunny Boy. Stay tuned... 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